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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531.16 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531.16 and 257.68 is: 386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531.16 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531.16 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531.16 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 136,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,869.31/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.64

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